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The city of Toronto is encouraging projects that will help reduce carbon emissions by donating millions of dollars in a scheme that Mayor David Miller hopes is copied by cities all over the world.
It’s no longer a debate about climate change and whether or not carbon emissions are the culprit, the discussions are now on [...]
Japan’s 24-hour convenience stores, may need to limit business hours and close the stores late at night. Saitama, which borders Tokyo, may follow in the footsteps of Kyoto and urge [...]
Our daughter Emily recently had a home energy audit that may lead to up to $9000 in grants from the Ontario and Canadian (federal) governments to make their home more efficient. But even better than that, the energy audit showed the potential for over $5000 in annual energy savings for making the insulation and efficiency [...]
The provincial government in Ontario has introduced new limits on coal plant emissions. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is required to limit greenhouse gas emissions from its coal plants to 11.5 megatonnes in 2011, down from 34.5 megatonnes in 2003. OPG will also need to show annual progress in 2009 and 2010 toward the 2011 target.
According [...]
Electric bikes are a super way for many people in Ontario to commute to work, lowering the carbon emissions associated with cars.
Dave Wright of Wright Alternative Technologies in South River, Ontario has been excited about electric bikes and scooters for a number of years. Although he’s not related to the Wright brothers, Dave’s enthusiasm [...]
It’s easy to plan a carbon-friendly vacation if you know what you are looking for.
Here are a few things to consider:
How you are getting there? Choose a destination that is close to home. Choose a mode of transportation that puts the lowest amount of carbon into the atmosphere. Purchase carbon credits or invest in [...]
Currently in North Bay, a group of about 50 students have started a campaign to get rid of bottled water being sold in schools, vending machines, businesses, grocery stores, restaurants and more in an effort to help save the world. The campaign will include speaking with local officials, store owners, and the like [...]
Do you know the word of the year for 2007?
It’s locavore, a dieter who endeavors to get their food from locally available sources, usually within 100 Miles - as described in the book, 100 Mile Diet. . . . and people from all over Canada are getting involved in eating locally. In our region, [...]
The town of Powassan recently passed a resolution encouraging businesses to adopt a Power Down Friday policy and turn off the power on Fridays between noon and 1 pm.
This is a great climate project because it encourages community involvement and makes it the norm for people to take the time to turn off unused sources [...]